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Tom Pelphrey and Melissa Archer plus more soap stars in Romantic Comedy, Excuse Me For Living!

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A charming, suicidal druggie must obey his rehab-clinic’s demand to lead a seniors men’s group or face incarceration and lose the love of his psychiatrist’s daughter. That is the premise for the upcoming romantic comedy, Excuse Me for Living which boasts an amazing cast of familiar faces to soap, television, and movie fans!

Writer/Director Rick Klass has assembled quite the ensemble!  Starring in the film is Daytime Emmy winner and fan favorite Tom Pelphrey from Guiding Light and As the World Turns.  The film also stars One Life to Live’s Melissa Archer, As the World Turns, Ewa Da Cruz, as well as One Life to Live’s David Gregory and Shenaz Treasurey and Tonja Walker!  This talented group is joined by the likes of Christopher Lloyd, Robert Vaughan, Dick Cavett and Jerry Stiller!  Quite the fun bunch, wouldn’t you say?

Make sure to follow the latest updates o the movies website www.excusemeforliving.net!    What do you think of a Pelphrey and Archer  on-screen pairing?  And the cast of notables? Let us know!

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Missing Melissa’s Natalie and One Life to Live.

So do I!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Make that 3!!

She should be on GH with Liam!

Very cool! I can’t wait to see it!!

BELCH I HATE MA

What Is I hate MA?????????????? Do you mean you hate Melissa Archer???? I like Melissa and miss her as Natalie !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

who said I missed her?

Kind of a nasty remark….That’s only my opinon….

Please answer my comment to your post…Read them all.. Looking forward to your reply!!!!!!!!! That’s ALL MY COMMENTS…

I said I miss Melissa Archer………….. What does BELCH mean???????????? I guess by your comment you didn’t likt OLTL… If you did you would be happy to see Natalie or whoever on GH…………………………Exlain your comment I Hate MA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You mean Melissa Archer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thinf she talented & pretty……………And would like to see her on GH w/ M. Easton………….Again I miss OLTL………………..Please explain your comment 0n 5/26 at 4:30pm………………………………………….. BELCH I HATE MA??????????????? You hate Melissa Archer????????? I DON”T…. Again EXPLAIN………Clarify your comment..Inquiring minds like to know….Not just me….

Susan you can go to http://www.lovingllanview.com and it will tell you what cities they are touring right now, I beleive Ms. Archer is on this tour along with Michael Easton.

Susan M., I agree with all of your comments. I too, love Melissa Archer & the character of Natalie & always have. I remember the very first episode of OLTL she appeared in. What a great long story she head. She is gorgeous & I LOVE to see her on GH. They need a pretty redhead. MISS her & everyone on OLTL.

Susan, since she cannot belch/burp where we can all hear her she uses the word to make her point & make sure we all know how much she dislikes “MA”-which looks like she is saying she cannot stand her own mother but whatever, maybe she can’t! ha. We must assume she means Melissa Archer but dislikes her so much she cannot bear to write the name.

I think it is a very nasty comment and not very nice…. I don’t want to know what her foul comment means anymore………That’s all I have to say about this……

I don’t like your comments. Very rude.

I meant to Debi-not Susan M. Debi is rude.

I could care less if you don’t like the fact I don’t care for MA. She is a horrible actress, and her character was written horrible. GLORIA
If you don’t like what I have to say skip my posts. I am entitled to NOT agree with you.

gloria do you know what BELCH means or stands for???? I would like to know..Not getting a response from the person who made the comment…Again BELCH HATES MA???????????????????????????????? What is this all about?????????? Would really like a answe on this one…I don’t understand those abbreveations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(BELCH) ??????????????? Hates MA(melissa Archer) How could you hate someone you never met!!!!!!!!!!! That isn’t very nice at all…It’s rude & crude……………..Can you answer my questions???? waiting for a reply….Thanks for your comment Gloria 0n 5/27 at 4:25pm…..

“could care” less? think you meant “couldn’t” huh Debi?

What a nasty remark on 5/28 on 4:56am …………This site is for soap fans to express their comments about the soaps.. Which you are not…………Melissa Archer is not a horrible actress !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And her character wasn’t written horrible either…Yes you are entiled to your opinion but you could have phrased it in a less of a mean way…………………….By the wat I read the ABC soap digest today and they are considering Natalie to pay a visit to John in Port Charles…It’s a GOOD POSSIBLITY….I f you dislike her so much I suggest you don’t watch it…Can’t wait to see NATALIE ON GH when it happens !!!!!!! This for Debi not Gloria………………….

Waiting paiently……..BELCH whats that mean????????????????????

I think it means I’m jealous and bitter. LOL

Debi,

Your are correct. You are entitled to YOUR opinion, but do you really need to say such nasty things here, on Michael Fairman’s forum? His forum is one of the few remaining forums where people do not resort to swearing and nastiness to both the acting talent and fellow posters.

It is just my opinion, but in this instance, you probably should have just kept your “hate” for “MA” to yourself, as this has stirred up quite the hornet’s nest.

thank you. BELCH means vomit.
anything else I can help you understand?

Christine,

You don’t have to agree with Debi, but she IS allowed to express her opinion as she chooses. From the only three posts I saw of Debi’s on this thread, not one of them contains swearing. Also, It looks to me that the nastiness is coming from those who are picking on her grammar and those who seem to be harassing her for an explanation of her comments (which seem pretty self-explanatory to me).

And for those who couldn’t figure it out, BELCH was probably incorrectly spelled. My inclination is to think it was supposed to read BLECH, as in yuk.

The only hornet’s nest that’s been stirred up seems to be coming from one or two people. I would write them off as having nothing else to do with their day but obsess on a comment they don’t like. Compare the number of their comments to the original poster. They are the ones perpetuating this ridiculous thread.

Boloney!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think saying you HATE someone is reaaly nasty in my book……………….Again, Yes she has a right to her own opinon.. But she prases it so crudely……………Could express her opinion in a nicer way… No the nastiness is coming from people PICKING on her… She lite the fire…..People don’t need to respond so nasty& crude.. I don’t agree with your comment RUSTY…..We have plenty to do with our time.. Do you?? If her comment wasn’t so nasty there would be no need to respond ….Don’t need nasty comments on this site….Why are you defending her ??? Yes her comments are NASTY………………….Saying you HATE someone is MEAN & NASTY…Especially if you know them or not………………..Dislike would have been a better word to use……….BELCH means VOMIT never heard that one ever..There are alot of comments to her post… People find it offensive and uncalled for…Yes it upset a lot of soap lovers….That’s the reason for all these comments…She was totally out of line… People should be careful how they words…They can be very hurtful…

Yes your entitled to your own opinion as long as it doesn’t hurt anyone’s feelings or offend’s you…………………You have to be careful what you say… She is wrong on all counts………………………Defending her you are condoning it…And that person thinks they didn’t say or do anything.. Hate is a strong word………………………………………………………………..

First of all-I love this site, it saved me when I found out OLTL & AMC were cancelled. And Michael Fairman is to die for gorgeous, just sayin’.

However, I do NOT love every character, every storyline, every day! Nobody does. Part of the fun of soaps is getting aggravated with stories/characters & venting about it (at least for me) I could strangle Carly on GH sometimes. I used to fast forward thru Spinelli/Maxie, they got on my last nerve. Some days I cannot stand Phyllis on Y&R. Sometimes it takes me a while to warm to a character & I love some more than others BUT I do not HATE any of these actors or characters.

I also have the sense to realize that even if I am not crazy about someone, there are others who love them. So why be hurtful in an already hurtful world? There are all kinds of ways to express your opinion-negative as well as positive without being mean.

If you truly “hate” a character/actor why even click on the darn story in the first place, just to write a “hateful” comment when you know good & well that most people on this site love the character/actor? I feel like we have been called to the principal’s office (by Michael) and it is embarrassing!

So sorry Michael for any disrespect to you or any other posters. I love this site & feel like these posters are my friends & I look forward to visiting with them every day.

Sorry Michael it won’t happen again………Hopefully the person who started this get’s the message too… That’s Debi who started it with her not so nice remarks..I will not post anymore remarks regarding that matter…… It won’t happen again on my end……..Everyone stop with the remarks too.. I am…Let’s focus on more positive comments..

I like Melissa Archer and want to see her on GH with John …

Sounds like a very fun group of actors – I’ll be watching! Happy our soap actors are getting a chance to play on other shows. Maybe this means Melissa Archer/Natalie won’t be coming to General Hospital to join Michael Eason/John McBain. Anyone know???

Last time John had a telephone conversation with Natalie on GH it didn’t sound like they were getting along very well being separated. I fear it is a prelude to their breakup with John staying in Port Charles and Natalie never joining him, but I have no reliable evidence.

I agree, David. I don’t feel that Melissa/Natalie will be coming to GH. They don’t seem to be getting along that well – as you said. If John loved Natalie and his son Liam that much, he would be going home to visit them more often. Also, I don’t remember John even asking Natalie how Liam was doing in that last phone call – does anyone else??? Thanks for your reply, David!!!

Keeping my fingers crossed that she’ll come to GH! She told Michael Fairman in an interview once – “She’d be open to it!” Hope she still is.

No, I didn’t hear John asking about Liam either. I am afraid the family of John, Natalie, and Liam died with OLTL, which is such a shame because they had so little time together. I would love Natalie/Melissa Archer joining John/Michael Easton at GH, but I suspect there are financial limits on how many actors can be employed.

I read the abc soap oprea and it said Natalie might pay Port Charles a visit..It’s not definite yet.. There’s a good possibilty it will happen…Don’t give up on Natalie & John getting together on GH…Read abc soap opera magazine…You will see what I’m talking about………………………………………

Hope Melissa comes over to GH. Fans waited so long for John and Natalie to finally connect!!!!

I aree with Cathy Trinque…………………………………….

Me too!

I strongly agree as well Jolie belong together on GH>

Yes JOLIE belongs on GH……

Agreed! Their fans deserve to see a united John, Natalie and Liam. After OLTL went dark I imagined they eloped to Atlantic City to make it official. I’d be happy if TPTB did that. I don’t need MA on a GH contract (although I’d love that), just a happy ending. I DO NOT want to see John end up with anyone else after waiting so long for their HEA!

I am anxious to see the movie but I also wish Melissa was on GH with Michael Easton

So do I !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Should be very interesting..can’t wait for more info on it.

Wherever you are STAY. Please DONT come ot General Hospital. I will support you from a far…….

I do wish you the BEST in your endeavor’s, and should OLTL ever resume, I would LOVE to see you again as Natalie.

1loveabcsoaps

I welcome Melissa Archer (Natalie) if she should ever come to Port Charles to be with Micheal Easton (John) & with baby Liam………………I don’t think OLTL will ever resume!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So I would look forward to seeing Melissa on GH if that would happen……………I miss OLTL and welcome them on GH……………………….Whoever they may be…..OLTL was the best soap in my book….OLTL was a heart-warming , emotional, they cared for one another.. Not many mobster stories on OLTL like GH does……..But GH is improving with those kind of stories….

You are so right Susan. I would love to see Natalie and John with Liam on GH. He would make a great police commissioner.

I agree John would make a great police commissioner !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great cast. So many interesting and talented people. It should be fun. Looking forward to seeing it.

What channel!?!?!?!

I love MA she is so awsome. I will support her no matter what she does. I can’t wait to see her movies. I hope TPTB realize what a fan base she really does have and want to see her on GH with John.

You sound like a loyal soap fan of OLTL………..So am I………………..

Ditto. Love Melissa Archer and the character Natalie. Looking forward to her movies. This movie and its cast sound awesome. I’ll watch.

I think Frank Valentini and Ron are cheeting the viewers by not having Natalie and Liam on GH. We didn’t get a reunion that we wanted until the end of OLTL and now they are not together. I hope they bring them together soon or it will take a lot away from John Mcbains character, “in my opinion.”

I agree w/ Vanessa…………………..They left us up in the air with that story ..In my opinion they left a lot of the stories on OLTL’s last epoisode.. They left you wanting MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Half done stories which should have continued to fill in the gaps……………….I guess the writers did their best………………………Again it still makes me want more … It wasn’t a ending in a way it was a beginning………..

Miss John and Natalie, BIGTIME. Hope MA comes to GH, it would be the best news, my soap world would be complete.

I agree with Emily……………………Die hard OLTL fan FOREVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am writing to Frank V and Ron C to tell them both how I feel not that it will mean much because we have to remember what network they work for. I do think Melissa will be great in the movie.

Good luck writing your letter to Frank V. & Ron C…………

Can’t wait for this movie because Melissa and David are in it , I know it will be great because they are both great actors. Even though we miss you on OLTL,it will be nice to see you both in a movie .

I would like to see MA’s Natalie on GH. It doesn’t have to be a contract role. But PLEASE DO NOT BREAK UP JOLIE family. The OLTL fans deserve their happy ending.

Spoiler Alert: Spoilers indicate Melissa Archer will appear on GH for a limited, non-contractual appearance. Since she has stated that she is not interested in doing another soap, I would ASSUME that she will be there to resolve the relationship with John, one way or another. Michael Easton only has a 6 month contract – unless it is extended until the January 2013 bitter end. No questions – that’s all I know. You can find the information online at numerous spoiler sites.

I am happy for Melissa Archer’s post-soap success.

I would watch Tom Pelphrey read the phone book….he is so talented and I cannot wait for the film to come out.

Read the ABC soap digest the other day..And there is a possilblity Natalie will come to Port Charles for a visit…It’s not definite yet…The writers wan to do it in a certain way if it happens.. That is what I read…………….John was on the phone with Natalie the other day but had to leave a message ..Didn’t talk to her personally…He said he didn’t want to lose her & to please call him back asap……………………I hope things work out and Natalie comes to Port Charles real soon….John needs is better half with him & don’t forget baby Liam…………………………………………………………………………………..

I miss Melissa so much. I think Frank Valentini is nuts not to bring
her to GH. She has so much charisma, beauty and energy and I’d definately
watch GH if they brought her aboard. She & Tom P. look gorgeous together.

Miss Melissa and Natalie. I think when John says he breaks up with Natalie, I’m probably going to just be done with GH. I have zero interest in John, Sam, Jason and Liz or whatever they’re trying to do or even in the vendetta he has put over his family. John couldn’t be a family man for 5 minutes.

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GL Alum Nia Long Set to Play Michael Jackson’s Mother, Katherine Jackson, in Upcoming Biopic

Since her early days on Guiding Light, actress Nia Long (ex-Kat Speakes from 1991-1994), has made quite a name for herself with a list of credits that are very impressive. Now, Long can yet another when she has signed on to portray Katherine Jackson, the matriarch of the Jackson clan and mother to superstar Michael Jackson.

Michael, the title of the upcoming biopic from Lionsgate and Universal Pictures is said to be working towards an April 18, 2025 release date. Director Antoine Fuqua is set behind the camera.

In a statement on the casting of Long, Michael producer Graham King expressed: “Beyond Nia’s incredible talent, I was deeply moved by her connection to the material and her commitment to honoring Katherine and the love she had for her son. Nia has delivered iconic performances throughout her career. I’ve been a fan for a long time because her characters stay with you. I’m excited to now work alongside her as she pours all of that into Katherine Jackson: a woman who was the glue, the rock, and the heart of the Jackson family during its best and its most turbulent times.”

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Long echoed the sentiments of King, sharing: “Katherine Jackson is an incredible pillar of strength and grace for the entire Jackson family. As a mother, she was selfless and endured forces beyond her control yet still managed to help build a legacy beyond measure. I am honored to bring her voice to the screen and share Michael Jackson’s story with audiences everywhere.”

Nia will be in great acting company for the film that includes Best Actor Oscar nominee Coleman Domingo who will play Katherine’s husband and Michael’s father, Joe Jackson.

Looking forward to seeing Nia taking on the role of Katherine Jackson in the Michael biopic? Remember her early days on Guiding Light? Comment below.

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2023 Daytime Emmys Red Carpet Fashion: Women In Glam: Who’s Got the Look? (Photos)

The 50th annual Daytime Emmys Awards brought out the women of daytime in sequined gowns, classic black, looks with an edge, and more as the stars gathered together for daytime’s biggest night of the year.

Prior to the two-hour ceremony airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ on Friday, many previous Emmy winners, nominees, and fan favorites walked the red carpet showing off their fashion sense to the numerous paparazzi in attendance.

The following morning on Saturday, more nominees and presenters took to the red carpet for the 50th annual Daytime Creative Arts & Lifestyle Awards. Scroll below and take a look at some of the pics of the ladies as they made their way down the red carpet.

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2022 Lead Actress Daytime Emmy winner, Mishael Morgan (Amanda, Y&R), who was a presenter on this year’s telecast in yellow.

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General Hospital’s Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth Webber) intro’d the GH 60 retrospective package during the telecast, but a blue-sequined dress was the order of the day on the red carpet.

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Y&R Lead Actress nominee, Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea) wows the carpet.

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Y&R’s Melissa Ordway (Abby) sleek in black.

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GH’s Katelyn McMullen (Willow) gives us old Hollywood with a modern twist in red.

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GH’s Tabyana Ali (Trina) in dark red sequined gown.

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The Talk co-host, Amanda Kloots, in silver and white.

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Six-time Daytime Emmy-winning star, Heather Tom (Katie) of The Bold and the Beautiful, truly in old Hollywood glam.

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Daytime Emmy winner from Guiding Light and current star of General Hospital Cynthia Watros (Nina), in teal dress.

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Eventual Daytime Emmy winner for Outstanding Younger Performer, GH’s Eden McCoy (Josslyn) in creme colored slip dress.

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Susan Lucci (ex-Erica Kane, All My Children) should also win a Lifetime Achievement Award for all the red carpets she dazzled over the years, and this year was no exception.

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Grammy Award-winner, Jennifer Nettles. took to the morning Creative Arts & Lifestyle Emmys in yellow. During the Emmy telecast, she performed during the In Memoriam Segment.

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General Hospital nominee for Supporting Actress, Brook Kerr (Portia).

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The fabulous Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki Newman) who represented Y&R for their tribute during the ceremony, took to the carpet in this sequined print pantsuit.

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A Daytime Emmy winner from General Hospital, now with Y&R, Hayley Erin (Claire), took to the red carpet in alternative modern fashion.

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GH’s Jophielle Love (Violet) was ready for the carpet with patterned-bowed dress and matching black shoes.

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Another nod to old Hollywood, B&B’s Jennifer Gareis (Donna) in white and silver with matching silver earrings.

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Paige Mobley, a Daytime Emmy nominee at the Creative Arts & Lifestyle ceremony for co-hosting Instant Dream Home, took to the carpet.

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Talk show host, Sherri Shepherd making a ‘statement’ at the Creative Arts & Lifestyle Emmy Awards with this modern number.

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B&B’s Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy) took home the gold for Lead Actress in a Drama Series for the third time in her career. Here, Jacqui walks the red carpet prior to the start of the telecast glammed in black.

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Also dressed in black, but in velvet, GH’s Tanisha Harper (Jordan).

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Talk show host and EGOT winner, Jennifer Hudson, was the final performer to arrive at the 50th annual Daytime Emmy Awards and turned it out in sequins.

So, who do you think wore it best on the red carpet at the 50th annual Daytime Emmy Awards weekend? Let us know your pick via the comment section below.

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Tom Pelphrey Set to Star Opposite Mark Ruffalo in HBO Crime Drama Series

Two-time Daytime Emmy winning star, Tom Pelphey (ex-Jonathan Randall, Guiding Light, ex-Mick Dante, As the World Turns), has landed another primo role in his primetime and motion picture acting career.

Pelphrey is set to star opposite Mark Ruffalo in the yet untitled Brad Inglesby Task Force Project currently in pre-production for HBO.

According to Deadline, Pelphrey will take on the role of Robbie, a sanitation worker and dreamer who has been knocked around by life, but has always gotten back up again.

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The series loglines shares that it takes place in the working-class suburbs outside of Philadelphia and follows an FBI agent who heads a Task Force. His goal is to put an end to a string of drug-house robberies led by an unsuspecting family man.

Ruffalo is also one of the executive producers on the series. The Untitled Task Force project is based on an original idea by the creator of Mare of Easttown, Brad Ingelsby.

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As for Tom Pelphrey, he is one in-demand actor. After receiving critical acclaimed in Ozark, he now finds himself in production on season 2 of Amazon Prime’s Outer Range. Next, he will play the lead in A Man In Full, a limited series from Netflix. The actor most recently starred in Max’s Love and Death.

Back in April, Tom became a father to a baby girl, Matilda Carmine Richie Pelphrey with his love, actress Kaley Cuoco.

So, what do you think about Tom’s upcoming role opposite Mark Ruffalo in the new untitled HBO crime drama? Did you always know, like we did when we saw him on Guiding Light, that Tom would become a major star in Hollywood? Comment below.

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